Dr. Kixx Goldman Featured On Cover Of Great Writers You Should Be Reading Magazine

Ki0xx encourages reader to create their own unique blueprint for healing by listening to their intuitive inner voice in 'Speak From Your Heart And Be Heard'.

Dr. Kixx Goldman was recently featured on the front cover of Great Writers You Should Be Reading Magazine, regarding an interview done on The Authors Show. In that interview she discussed her latest bestselling book, 'Speak From Your Heart And Be Heard - Stories Of Courage And Healing.'

The source of intuition is somewhat of a mystery. Some research indicates that it is closely tied to our unconscious ability to process information, drawing upon our unique experiences and patterns to make meaningful connections and even predictions. Dr. Kixx Goldman believes it can also be a powerful ally in helping us overcome trauma.

By drawing from the wisdom of our intuition, we can forge our own unique path to healing, overcome challenges, and unlock our full potential.

“Have your ever dreamed of rewriting your own history?” Goldman asked. "Or longed to go back and change something you did – or wished you could speak up and say something you wished you’d said?

“It happened to me.

“When I saw the cover of Great Writers You Should Be Reading with my photo, and listened once again to my interview with Don McCauley, I felt a sense of joy and accomplishment.

“As a child, I'd been known to speak my mind, but as a teenager and adult, speaking from my heart had been drummed out of me by life's lessons.

“After I'd written the stories for my collection and created a title for them, I suddenly realized I was sending myself a message through my writing. It was time to speak out, from my heart --to be heard.

“Through the experience of doing the interview, I felt my dream had been fulfilled. I'd reclaimed the spirited and fearless voice of my youth. And now, it's my fervent wish for my readers to be inspired, to summon their courage, honor their intuition and speak from their hearts about their thoughts and feelings.”

In 'Speak From Your Heart And Be Heard - Stories Of Courage And Healing', Kixx takes readers on a journey that is an illuminating exploration into intuition, resilience, and emotional honesty. Through a collection of eight realistic but fictional stories, she begins to show us key strategies for navigating life's challenges with courage and authenticity. Every one of the stories serves as a compelling testament to the transformative power of honoring one's own inner voice. The key word here is "own". Each form of trauma is unique to the individual, and thus requires a one-of-a-kind approach. The author has a talent that allows her to help guide readers to discover their own paths, without resorting to preaching or promising.

Leslie S. Greenberg, Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus of the Department of Psychology at York University called the book, "A lovely book of short stories touching on many painful issues in life, like abuse —sexual and otherwise-- gender, and deception. What stands out is the author's positive view of human nature. In each story, the characters' resilience is illustrated by how they transform difficult life stories into constructive final narratives. They find the courage to triumph over challenges to heal and they grow. The message of the book: speaking one's truth makes for desired change and healing. An added feature is the behind-the-scenes view of the author's personal experiences-the source of the stories-a treat not often given to readers.

From the struggles of devoted fathers and resilient teachers to the courageous defiance of therapists and survivors, the characters in "Speak from Your Heart" exemplify the resilience of the human spirit and will. Through these stories, readers are reminded of the inherent strength that lies within each of us, inspiring us to heal and reclaim our power. 'Speak from Your Heart And Be Heard' is not just a book—it's a beacon of hope and healing, offering readers real insight for navigating life with grace and resilience.

The eight engaging fictional stories in this collection are personal, drawn from experiences in Dr. Kixx's life and the lives of her clients. The characters are tested by everyday traumas...

• A devoted father and his daughter find hope in rewriting their past.
• With remarkable grit, a teacher escapes a surprise attack.
• To heal his childhood wounds, a man must conquer his fears.
• A therapist defies the establishment to protect her clients.
• As she confronts the church, a therapist regains her standing.
• A woman learns the risks of not speaking out.
• By sharing her story and bonding with peers, a woman overcomes her trauma.

As the characters in these stories find the courage to triumph over their challenges, they heal and grow.

Inspired by real life people, characters show readers how to find the courage to transform difficult and traumatic life experiences, speak their truth and reclaim their power.

In her review, Liz Moulden said, "The short stories from Speak from Your Heart and Be Heard have given me a second chance and a voice, the voice I never had. What's exciting about this book is each main character in these short stories experienced some kind of abuse/ trauma but each finds their inner voice. With help, they're able to heal. Anyone who has ever experienced abuse or trauma as I have will be able to see snapshots of themselves in these stories."

In addition to the stories presented in her book, Dr. Goldman offers a treasure trove of related information on her blog. Her articles span topics from diversity to human relations, psychology, single parenting, immigration and children, marriage and family and much more. The blog can be found at her website.

Dr. Kixx Goldman is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at drkixxgoldman@gmail.com. 'Speak from Your Heart and Be Heard' is available at Amazon and other book retailers. More information is available on her website at https://www.drkixxgoldman.com.

About Dr. Kixx Goldman:

Dr. Kixx Goldman is an author, a psychologist, and a coach. Kixx grew up in post-war Seattle. Before following the call of the desert and moving to Arizona, Kixx married a Canadian, lived in Vancouver, and raised three children. During those years, she acted in the local theater. She played the vindictive Abigail in Arthur Miller’s Crucible. It was her most memorable role and a catalyst in her life.

Kixx earned graduate degrees in education and counseling psychology. In her private practice, she helped couples untangle fight cycles and recreate emotional intimacy. She also worked with individuals and families, and taught workshops on personal empowerment and conflict resolution. As a consultant in public schools, she helped students overcome learning problems and develop social skills.

Contact:

Dr. Kixx Goldman
https://www.drkixxgoldman.com
drkixxgoldman@gmail.com

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Replace Fear With Gratitude To Create Joy Says Bestselling Author Jody Sharpe

As a former teacher of special needs children, Sharpe has direct experience regarding the effect bullying has on children. Her award-winning, bestselling books help readers find hope, inspiration and gratitude.

The universe holds endless opportunities to experience joy, if we will only choose to look for them. Bestselling author Jody Sharpe believes we will always find them. That is sage advice indeed. It is a new year, and now is the perfect time to begin.

In a recent article titled "Replacing Fear with Gratitude Will Find Joy," Sharpe wrote:

A new year comes and unfortunately our world still reels from a tumultuous 2024. There is a thought by many though that the world will improve, that hate can dissipate, that love can find a way to unite us here on our beautiful earth. It’s just a speck in the vast universe and yet we are made from all the components, the fabric of life but still so many are blind to that thought. Hate is powerful but Love is the most powerful force of all.

When I ask for inspirations from the angels they come in words and phrases. Lately. the phrase has been, let gratefulness replace fearfulness. Would it really be that strange to think that attitude and hope could be the catalyst for ending wars and hate?

I’ve written many times that after my daughter passed away I met a man who I’m sure was an angel. I feared my life had no meaning and gratefulness and joy were seemingly gone. Hope was a thing of the past. Yet meeting the angel with his comforting presence started to change my way of thinking. I could be happy again, I could find courage to go on and love those left to care for including my fellow man. Bitterness, I vowed, would never show its face, I had work to do as a teacher, a parent, a wife and a friend.

Now and forever, I look for hope for our world as I ask for inspiration from the angels.

The full text of the article is available at https://jodysharpe.com/tuesdays-with-the-angels-replacing-fear-with-gratitude-will-find-joy/

Sharpe recently received an honorable mention in the 2024 National Federation of Press Women's Professional Communication contest at the national level for one of her novels, ‘Summer of Angels’. This is the fourth NFPW win for her. In 2023, ‘20 Moon Road, An Angel’s Tale’ took First Place nationally in the novella category. ‘Town Of Angels Christmas’ placed At Large, as did ‘Special Needs Children, The Angels On My Shoulder’.

She was also featured in the September issue of 'Great Writers You Should Be Reading Magazine.'

Books by Jody Sharpe include:

To Catch an Angel - Jody is also the author of 'To Catch an Angel', written in memory of her late husband Steve. In 'To Catch an Angel', miracles happen in Mystic Bay, California, the town with the psychic and angel vibe. Angels are calling. Psychic Maggie Malone returns home to find she's swept up in the miracle of it all. She can't imagine why her mother left or who her father might be. But these questions pale in comparison to the wonder of the angels. Maggie meets writer, Noah Greenstreet. They realize they've met before, but where? Maggie and Noah embark on a journey to find our world is all awash with angels.

The Angel's Daughter - A secret lies in Mystic Bay, California, and only two people know it. First, there’s Hannah, a tender curly-headed half-angel. Then there’s her father, Gabe, an effervescent, teddy bear of a full-blooded angel. And it’s up to Hannah to keep the secret safe, but she’s made a colossal mistake telling her ex-boyfriend and writing professor, Sam Blakely. Now he's written a book exposing the secret to the world.

Town Of Angels - it's angel vs. Bully in the town of Mystic Bay, California, where a well-kept secret lies. Angels live as humans there. After angels appeared to three children, all was blissful in the town full of psychics, and ordinary folk. But as brute, Klaus Waxman, comes to town, angel Ken Leighton, a storeowner, must carefully guide his flock of humans not to give in to the bully's efforts.As Klaus opens a store mocking the resident angel sightings, angel Ken guides psychic Justine Greer, and her family to thwart his efforts. And with the help of the indomitable oldest psychic in town, Madam Norma, the bully meets his match through the soft voices and intuitive minds of his neighbors.

Town Of Angels Christmas - The bully never wins. A secret lies in Mystic Bay California. Angels live as humans there. Angel Ken, a storeowner, fears the secret will be revealed when vet, Jordana Hart, a woman with special healing abilities moves to town.

Years before Angel Ken materialized as an old man, changing the course of her life. Will Jordana recognize Angel Ken as the man from her past as they work together on a rescue mission to bring twenty-two horses to Mystic Bay before Christmas, will they see what lies before them, a Christmas story only the angels could write.

Special Needs Children, The Angels On My Shoulder is a memoir based on her twenty-five years teaching children with special needs. The book placed second in the National Federation Of Press Women's At-Large Communication contest. The book is as entertaining as it is illuminating. It's a love story about the special students and others who over the years graced her life with just that, their grace.

With hearts of angels and challenges to face, the children took Sharpe along their journeys and inspired her own life's journey of self-discovery. When sorrow came, their kindness helped her through. The synchronicity of events from high school to retirement changed her life for the better, turning her face toward heaven.

Midwest Book Review stated, "Sharpe's ability to see the good in circumstances and people identifies the 'special' in 'special needs' as she delineates her journey through the education system and those teaching and social encounters which changed her perspective and life."

"Teachers (especially those working with special needs kids) will find this spiritual and social reflection easily accessible. It's presented in vignettes which offer small, digestible bites of insight into a world where angels and kindness are present in more than one form."

Special Needs Children followed her recently released children's book about angels, When The Angel Sent Butterflies. The new book helps children understand that love from their parents and others surrounds them. Love conquers fear, and believing that angels are near can help sweep any childhood fear away. This concept is presented in the book when Angel Ken sends Jones and Kate butterflies. The book, appropriate for ages 2 to 7, is now available at Amazon and Ingram.

One of her latest books, Summer Of Angels, is a mystery novel. Meteorologist and psychic, Gayle Force proves a force to be reckoned with as she moves back to her beloved Mystic Bay, California. While sleeping, an angel sent her a vision in a dream of a future event. Gayle realizes she must use her intuition to save an old man from drowning. But who is this old man?

With the help of intuitive attorney, Alex Knight, she finds they are caught in the middle of a future crime. But can Gayle and Alex solve the case and save the old man before it’s too late? With surprising twists and turns of intrigue and love, Gayle and Alex find there are angels at the helm as they help prove the bully never wins.

The Dog Who Came For Christmas: Meteorologist and psychic, Gayle Force Knight, proves to be a force to be reckoned with once more. While Gayle was sleeping, an angel sent her a vision of a future event. With her intuition, Gayle wonders, will she really meet the dog in her dream and save another one?

With the help of her intuitive husband, Alex Knight, and friends, Gayle sets on a course to rescue many more. But with surprising twists and turns of intrigue, both Gayle and Alex find there are always angels at the helm as they ride on their coattails.

In addition, on the "Tuesdays With The Angels" section of her site, Sharpe presents stories of real-life encounters with angels. The stories are available at Sharpe's website at http://www.jodysharpe.com.

Sharpe hopes to create a collection of angel stories that involve sightings of angels, interaction with angels, miraculous angel encounters, and other types of accounts or stories. Everyone is welcome to submit angel stories. All submissions will be considered, but inclusion is not guaranteed. Stories may be submitted at http://bit.ly/2FV8amd.

Sharpe's YouTube channel brings all of this together, offering segments on all of these topics. One topic of special interest is bullying, specifically as it relates to special needs children.

In addition to the National Federation of Press Women’s award, Jody was chosen as a winner in the annual "50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading" Book Awards. She was chosen from a field of hundreds of authors through a public voting process.

Jody also announced recently that two new screen treatments of her books are now available: The Angel's Daughter and Town Of Angels Christmas.

Jody Sharpe is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at sharpejody76@gmail.com. Angel stories can be submitted at http://bit.ly/2FV8amd. All of her books are available at online book retailers. New quotes will be added every Tuesday to the "Tuesdays With The Angels" section of her blog, which can be found at her website at http://www.JodySharpe.com.

Profile:

Jody Sharpe had a rewarding career as a Special Education teacher. Writing about angels became healing after losing her daughter and then her husband. The valuable lessons she learned about moving forward and loving life in the now have set her on a mission to tell the stories with love, humor and spiritual awakening. The fictitious town of Mystic Bay has given her an avenue to put characters and themes together hopefully enlightening the reader towards contemplation of the precious life and memories we are given.

Contact:

Jody Sharpe
sharpejody76@gmail.com
http://www.jodysharpe.com

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Hilarious Show Business Book, Jewish Thighs On Broadway, Available At No Charge In Ebook Form January 30 Through January 31 At Amazon

Penny Orloff's book, based on her own misadventures in Show Business, inspired a sidesplitting one-woman show performed all over the United States.

Author Penny Orloff has announced that her comic novel, “Jewish Thighs on Broadway: Misadventures of a Little Trouper,” will be available in ebook form at no charge January 30 through January 31, 2025 at Amazon.

Orloff's novel is populated by an oddball immigrant family, on-again-off-again lovers, diets from Hell, and a Rogue's Gallery from the Showbiz underworld; and every scene has readers laughing out loud.

Abigail Paine, born Miriam Rosen, has been in love with Showbiz and the performing arts since childhood, perpetually fantasizing herself as the Little Trouper Who Finds Stardom and True Love by the end of the movie. After a hundred shows and a hundred one-night stands, love and fame still elude her, and she'd rather eat cyanide than face another audition. Complicating her search for the Busby Berkeley ending is her primitive alter-ego: The Beast. This creature can track, kill, dismember, and devour an entire cheesecake; and kick the stuffing out of smaller muggers on the sidewalks of New York. When Abigail finds love at long last, she is faced with an agonizing choice: Showbiz or The Guy. As she laments, “Breaking into this Business is like breaking into Fort Knox; breaking out, we're talking Alcatraz.”

Orloff’s one-woman show, inspired by the novel, played to standing ovations and critical acclaim, including sold-out houses and rave reviews for its premiere in the Seattle Fringe Theater Festival in March, 2000. The show toured the U.S. for a decade, including a successful off-Broadway run in 2005.

The ebook version of the novel will be available free of charge January 30 and 31, 2025, at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Jewish-Thighs-Broadway-Misadventures-Trouper-ebook/dp/B0DTC15NGZ/ref=sr_1_1?.

“Jewish Thighs is a quirky, funny, first-person story, based on slightly fictionalized true events involving famous people,” Penny said. “Like The Devil Wears Prada, it’s a love-hate mixture of celebration and revenge, leveled at a very sparkly profession with a very dark underside.”

Metropolitan Opera Leading Tenor Jacques Trussel called 'Jewish Thighs on Broadway', "Ravishingly descriptive and continuously entertaining... the best book I have ever read on this subject... incredible warmth, wit, charm... Brilliant!"

Theater Puget Sound’s review said, " . . . passionate. . . Wonderfully evocative language, lots of humor, tears where they belong...thoroughly enjoyable."

One Amazon reviewer wrote, "Fun book! I highly recommend it. Characters are bigger than life, and delightfully screwball. Everyone's Jewish family nightmare! Lots of laughs." Another stated, "You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy this book, but it might help to have a copy of the 'Joys of Yiddish' handy."

Penny Orloff is available for media interviews and can be reached at Penny@pennyorloff.com. More information is available at her website at https://pennyorloff.com.

About Penny Orloff:

Penny Orloff was a working actor/dancer in Los Angeles when a Juilliard scholarship took her to New York. She had featured roles on Broadway, working for such directors as Harold Prince and Joseph Papp, and sang more than 20 Principal Soprano roles for New York City Opera under Julius Rudel and Beverly Sills. In a 50-plus year career in the performing arts, Penny Orloff played major roles in classic musicals such as Fiddler On The Roof, Guys And Dolls, Camelot, and My Fair Lady. She starred as Aldonza in five different productions of Man of La Mancha, including an extensive tour throughout the United States. In 1981 she was featured in the first American production of Kurt Weill’s Silverlake, directed by the late, great Harold Prince at New York City Opera. With the success of that production, Harold Prince invited her as an original cast principal in his 1982 A Doll's Life, by legendary writing team Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Having outlived most of her early competition for film roles, since 2012 she has enjoyed acting in a range of interesting shorts, Indie, and feature films.

Contact:

Penny Orloff
Penny@pennyorloff.com
https://pennyorloff.com

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Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of January 27, 2025

The Authors Show® serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

Don McCauley has announced The Authors Show® broadcast schedule for the week of January 27, 2025. The new show schedule is available at The Authors Show® site.

For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. The Authors Show® helps authors overcome these challenges by providing opportunities for greater visibility.

The Authors Show® shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

The Authors Show schedule for the week of January 27, 2025

Jan 27  
Channel 1     Randy Rolfe (USA)
Channel 2     Richard Trayler (USA)
Channel 3     Nicholas Anderson (United Kingdom)
Channel 4     Steve Bassett (USA)
Channel 5     Deborah Wynne (USA)
Channel 6     Katherine MK Mitchell (USA)
Channel 7     Barbara R. Walker, Ph.D. (USA)

Jan 28  
Channel 1     Shana Marie Burnett (USA)
Channel 2     J.D. Mitschke (USA)
Channel 3     Elaine Cougler (Canada)
Channel 4     Thomas Mark Johnston (United Kingdom)
Channel 5     Shawn Lee (USA)
Channel 6     Linda Maria Frank (USA)
Channel 7     Jordan Eilbert (USA)

Jan 29  
Channel 1     Alan Chan (USA)
Channel 2     Laura Moss White (USA)
Channel 3     Bernadette Inclan (USA)
Channel 4     Carol Cooke AM PLY (Australia)
Channel 5     Kirsten Pursell (USA)
Channel 6     Thomas Fargnoli (USA)
Channel 7     Wytisha Williams (USA)

Jan 30  
Channel 1     Eleanor Lawrie (Canada)
Channel 2     Terry M. Iverson (USA)
Channel 3     Sharman Apt Russell (USA)
Channel 4     John Mahaffey (USA)
Channel 5     Penny Orloff (USA)
Channel 6     Alphonsus Obayuwana, MD, PhD, CPC (USA)
Channel 7     Grace Blair (USA)

Jan 31 - Feb 2  
Channel 1     Kitty May Gruchelska (United Kingdom)
Channel 2     Jody Sharpe (USA)
Channel 3     Elisabeth Haggblade (USA)
Channel 4     Thomas Mark Johnston (United Kingdom)
Channel 5     Shawn Lee (USA)
Channel 6     Linda Maria Frank (USA)
Channel 7     Wytisha Williams (USA)
 
Profile:

The Authors Show is a professional interview podcast created in 2005 that offers participants multiple benefits that authors who are serious about marketing their work need to consider, especially inasmuch as these benefits have long lasting effects. The Authors Show broadcasts interviews on multiple channels, each featuring one individual author for a full 24hrs Monday through Thursday, and 3-day weekends, Friday through Sunday.

Contact:

Don McCauley
The Authors Show
https://theauthorsshow.com

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Richard McMaster, Author Of Bestselling WWII Novel Aaron's War, Announces No Charge Download Of Ebook January 28th, 2025 At Amazon

Aaron's War is an extraordinary work that will likely take its place as one of the best WWII historical fiction novels ever written. The ebook version will be available at no charge January 28, 2025 at Amazon.

Bestselling author Richard McMaster has announced that his bestselling WWII novel, 'Aaron's War', will be available at no charge in ebook form on January 28, 2025 at Amazon.

Even today, in the year 2025, World War II holds a special place in the minds of millions of Americans. We are enthralled with stories about this time period. WWII movies such as 'Schindler's List', 'Private Ryan' and 'The Thin Red Line' have raked in millions of dollars from audiences, always eager for more.

Unlike these cinematic achievements however, books have the unique ability to transport us deeply into the MINDS of characters, allowing us to fully understand their thoughts, feelings, and motivations. The ability to craft this level of intimacy and insight creates a deeper connection between the reader and the characters. We can hear the characters' internal monologues, understand their thought processes, and see the world from their perspective.

Bestselling author Richard McMaster is a master of that craft.

‘Aaron's War’ is a gripping coming-of-age story that takes readers on a journey through the harsh realities of World War II. The protagonist, Aaron Vanko, an innocent Iowa farm boy, faces the ultimate test of humanity - the willingness to kill in the name of duty.

But Aaron's journey takes a shocking turn when he discovers that he is Jewish, a revelation that adds a new layer of complexity to his journey overseas. He must now grapple with his allegiance to his country, his personal beliefs, and his newfound identity while battling the enemy forces that threaten his very existence.

‘Aaron's War’is not just a historical narrative, but a powerful exploration of the enduring challenges that have persisted across generations. From the ethical dilemmas that soldiers face on the battlefield to the personal struggles that veterans confront upon their return home, this story offers a poignant examination of the human condition.

This captivating tale sheds light on the timeless issues of antisemitism, PTSD, and substance abuse, making its exploration of these issues all the more relevant and compelling.

USA TODAY Best-Selling Author Holly S. Roberts says ‘Aaron’s War’ is “A coming of age story that grips your soul and takes you on a thought-provoking journey."

Richard McMaster is making the ebook available at no charge January 28 at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-McMaster/author/B01LDIJ2QU.

Readers and reviewers have praised ‘Aaron's War’. Tom Porter, author of All I Need To Know About Business I Learned From A Duck stated, "An engaging, informative and thought-provoking tale of survival, love and faith. Make room for Richard McMaster on your list of up-and-coming authors." Lynn M. Safris said, “The descriptions and details given throughout this author's writing draw the reader into each page, making Aaron's journey feel like their own. I believe this book would appeal to a wide audience of readers. I truly enjoyed reading Aaron's War and I highly recommend this book."

Richard McMaster is also the author of ‘A Love Divided By Time’, described as "one part The Notebook, one part suspenseful psychopath story, and one part Somewhere in Time." In that book, Forrest and Allie believed they found love in a previous life and being born again was a game of hide-and-seek to find each other in plain sight, seeking their better halves, united and whole. When tragedy strikes, Forrest makes a pact to find her killer, raise their daughter, and find peace by joining her in the ever after.

A Writer's Digest critique stated, "This book is exemplary in its voice and writing style. It has a unique voice, and the writing style is consistent throughout."

In McMaster's latest book, ‘Voyage Of Life’, the life journey of Sean Buchanan is detailed through metaphoric depictions of the four stages of life in Thomas Cole's Voyage of Life paintings, childhood, youth, manhood, and Old Age. The painting’s depictions are a metaphor for his life—the verdant landscape and calm waters of childhood become turbulent in youth, and early in manhood the shores turn rocky when he faces one obstacle after another. Secrets that live in darkness can take a lifetime to see the light of day and the secret that has hovered over him since Youth is revealed late in his life.

Readers and reviewers have praised ‘Aaron's War’. Tom Porter, author of All I Need To Know About Business I Learned From A Duck stated, "An engaging, informative and thought-provoking tale of survival, love and faith. Make room for Richard McMaster on your list of up-and-coming authors." Lynn M. Safris said, “The descriptions and details given throughout this author's writing draw the reader into each page, making Aaron's journey feel like their own. I believe this book would appeal to a wide audience of readers. I truly enjoyed reading Aaron's War and I highly recommend this book."

Richard McMaster is also the author of ‘A Love Divided By Time’, described as "one part The Notebook, one part suspenseful psychopath story, and one part Somewhere in Time." In that book, Forrest and Allie believed they found love in a previous life and being born again was a game of hide-and-seek to find each other in plain sight, seeking their better halves, united and whole. When tragedy strikes, Forrest makes a pact to find her killer, raise their daughter, and find peace by joining her in the ever after.

A Writer's Digest critique stated, "This book is exemplary in its voice and writing style. It has a unique voice, and the writing style is consistent throughout."

In McMaster's latest book, ‘Voyage Of Life’, the life journey of Sean Buchanan is detailed through metaphoric depictions of the four stages of life in Thomas Cole's Voyage of Life paintings, childhood, youth, manhood, and Old Age. The painting’s depictions are a metaphor for his life—the verdant landscape and calm waters of childhood become turbulent in youth, and early in manhood the shores turn rocky when he faces one obstacle after another. Secrets that live in darkness can take a lifetime to see the light of day and the secret that has hovered over him since Youth is revealed late in his life.

Richard McMaster is available for media interviews and can be reached at Lifevoyages@gmail.com. More information is available at his website at https://richard-mcmaster.com/. All of his books are available at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Richard-McMaster/author/B01LDIJ2QU.

About Richard McMaster:

Richard McMaster is a former health care executive who led three different start-up companies and served on numerous boards. He is an Iowa native who lived in North Idaho for nearly twenty years and now resides in Phoenix, Arizona.

As a young man two career paths diverged, the safe and ready one and the less traveled lonely winding one with an uncertain destination--the writer. He chose the well-worn path and early career success pushed him further along the business path. But the path has now taken him back to the one he wished he had taken.

Contact:

Richard McMaster
https://richard-mcmaster.com
Lifevoyages@gmail.com

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Assisted Living: What You Need To Know Before You Make A Decision - Is It A Retirement Home Or A Community Asks Frances Fuller, Author Of Bestselling Book On Aging, 'Helping Yourself Grow Old'

Best-selling author Frances Fuller offers an insider's view of assisted living and a unique outlook on aging, based on her own experience. Her insights are penetrating and deal with issues that many seniors and their families are concerned about.

Exploring the path that leads to the perfect place for one's retirement years can be both exciting and daunting. It's not just about selecting a "retirement home" or avoiding a "nursing home"; it's about discovering a place where we can belong and thrive. What we are really seeking is community - something that goes beyond mere bricks and mortar. A place where we can continue to grow, learn, and make meaningful connections, even as we enter this new chapter of our lives. How can we find that?

Frances Fuller, author of the best-selling book on aging, 'Helping Yourself Grow Old," recently published a blog post titled, "Signs It Is A Community" in which she presented a list of important attributes that tell us what a community looks like. In that post she stated in part:

When choosing a place to spend the final years of your life, you want to know: Is it just a place to retire or is it a community?

Signs it is a community:

Residents propose to the administration changes they think they would like, and the administration listens.

Residents organize interest groups: book clubs, gardens, hikes, wood-working projects.

Residents run the library, the rummage sale, the puzzle contest, and they decorate the Christmas tree together.

Residents hold community meetings to talk about common issues.

Residents tell the kitchen what they like and don’t.

Residents have all rights to their apartments; they have the keys, can lock the doors, choose the décor, invite guests or not.

Residents welcome newcomers and help them find their way around.

The full post is available at https://www.inborrowedhouseslebanon.com/signs-it-is-a-community/

In 'Helping Yourself Grow Old, Things I Said To Myself When I Was Almost Ninety', Frances provides readers with a closeup view of what it means to age well.

Unable to find a guidebook for aging, Fuller decided that she must figure out for herself how to live wisely through the puzzles and possibilities of aging, and while she learned she wrote. The result is thirty-eight personal essays, most of them resolves, promises she is making to herself and her family. In them she deals with such issues as grief, loneliness, physical limitations, fears, duties, and with the significance of her own life story. Guided always by her Christian faith, she tries to make sense of her own past and to understand her responsibility to younger generations. In the process she shares her daily life, enriched with memories from her fascinating experiences. Her stories and her voice---fresh, honest, irresistible---keep the reader eager for more. Her questions are universal. Her answers create a map through the challenging terrain of old age.

Frances Fuller's book is unique among the many books on aging, because it is personal, while most such books are written from an academic point of view. Most are penned by sociologists, doctors, gerontologists, even the CEO of AARP, and one by a Catholic nun, Joan Chittister. Chittister's book, 'The Gift of Years' is beautifully written, focusing on spiritual values and finding meaning in life. Chittister admits in the preface that she was only 70, which is the front edge of aging, and her book is somewhat abstract.

Atul Gawande’s book, 'On Being Mortal', relates medicine and old age, It enjoys high Amazon rankings, in the category of “the sociology of aging.” It contains a great deal of valuable scientific information and shows understanding of the physical and emotional needs of the elderly.

Frances Fuller’s book, 'Helping Yourself Grow Old, Things I Said To Myself When I Was Almost Ninety', is an up-close and very personal encounter with aging. It is an uncontrived and firsthand look at her own daily experiences: wrestling with physical limitations, grief, loneliness, fears, and the decisions she has made about how to cope with these and keep becoming a better person. She faces regrets and the need to forgive herself and others and is determined to live in a way that blesses her children and grandchildren.

Frances deals with many common, universal but sometimes private issues in an open, conversational tone. Her confessions and decisions invite self-searching and discussion. She tries to make sense of her own past and to understand her responsibility to younger generations. In the process she shares her daily life, enriched with memories from her fascinating experiences. Her stories and her voice — fresh, honest, irresistible — keep the reader eager for more. The end result is a book that helps create a detailed map through the challenging terrain of old age.

The result of this intimate narrative is that readers laugh, cry and identify with her mistakes and problems. Reviewers have called the book, “unique,” “honest,” “witty,” “poignant,” “challenging” and “life-changing.”

For these reasons it is a book unlike any other book on aging you will ever read. The book can serve as a primer on what lies in store for all of us, from someone who is working through many of these issues. While the book is a perfect fit for book clubs, there are many other individuals and groups who could benefit from the information and ideas in the book:

Those approaching retirement
People who are currently retired
Children of aging parents
Those who have lost a spouse
Retirement community discussion groups
Counselors
Educators
Life coaches
Church groups (men and women)

and a host of others. For group discussions, Fuller has made a set of discussion questions available at her website at http://www.FrancesFullerAuthor.com.

Readers have lavished praise on the new book. One Amazon review stated, "I find myself thinking,'I need to read this again and take notes!' It’s full of wisdom, humor, and grace. I also have committed to rereading it annually - it’s that important!" Another said, "There is valuable life experience in this book. Helping Yourself Grow Old is truly is a book for all ages, and one not to be missed." Another stated, "Beautifully written book telling timeless truths, for both the old and the young. Highly recommend this book for anyone who loves to laugh, cry, and learn wisdom from someone who has lived so much life."

Frances' prior work, 'In Borrowed Houses', has taken three industry awards and has achieved Bestseller status. Frances Fuller was the Grand Prize winner in the 2015 '50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading' Book Awards. It received the bronze medal for memoir in the Illumination Book Awards in 2014. Northern California Publishers and Authors annually gives awards for literature produced by residents of the area. In 2015 'In Borrowed Houses' received two prizes: Best Non-fiction and Best Cover.

Critics have also praised ‘In Borrowed Houses.’ A judge in the 22nd Annual Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards called 'In Borrowed Houses' “ . . a well written book full of compassion . . . a captivating story . . . ”. Another reviewer described the book as “Wise, honest, sensitive, funny, heart-wrenching . . .”. Colin Chapman, lecturer in Islamic Studies at the Near East School of Theology in Beirut said, “ . . . western Christians and Middle Eastern Christians need to read this story…full of remarkable perceptiveness and genuine hope.”

Frances has shared stories about her life in an interview with Women Over 70, and a recording is available on their Facebook page.

Frances Fuller is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at frances0516@att.net. The full text of her latest article is available at her website. Fuller's book is available at Amazon and other book retailers. A free ebook sample from 'In Borrowed Houses' is available at http://www.payhip.com/francesfuller. Frances Fuller also blogs on other issues relating to the Middle East on her website at http://www.inborrowedhouseslebanon.com.

About Frances Fuller:

Frances Fuller spent thirty years in the violent Middle East and for twenty-four of those years was the director of a Christian publishing program with offices in Lebanon. While leading the development of spiritual books in the Arabic language, she survived long years of civil war and invasions.

Contact:

Frances Fuller
frances0516@att.net
http://www.francesfullerauthor.com

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Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of January 20, 2025

The Authors Show® serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

Don McCauley has announced The Authors Show® broadcast schedule for the week of January 20, 2025. The new show schedule is available at The Authors Show® site.

For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. The Authors Show® helps authors overcome these challenges by providing opportunities for greater visibility.

The Authors Show® shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

The Authors Show schedule for the week of January 20, 2025

Jan 20  
Channel 1     Deb Lewis  (USA)
Channel 2     Jody Sharpe (USA)
Channel 3     Jody Sharpe (USA)
Channel 4     Jeffrey Marshall (USA)
Channel 5     Valerie Doherty (USA)
Channel 6     Anthony J. Mohr (USA)
Channel 7     S.G. Blaise (USA)

Jan 21  
Channel 1     Victoria Gail Oltarsh (USA)
Channel 2     Ricardo Jose Gonzalez-Rothi (USA)
Channel 3     Concepcion Carolina Vasquez (USA)
Channel 4     Richard Trayler (USA)
Channel 5     Fish Nealman (USA)
Channel 6     Matt Armstrong (Australia)
Channel 7     Bill Yarborough (USA)

Jan 22  
Channel 1     Donna Louis (USA)
Channel 2     Mike F Elliott (USA)
Channel 3     Nicole J Smith (USA)
Channel 4     Carol Cooke AM PLY (Australia)
Channel 5     A.L. Tayler (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     Linda Maria Frank (USA)
Channel 7     Pam Ostrowski (USA)

Jan 23  
Channel 1     Norman Brewer (USA)
Channel 2     Cynthia A. King (USA)
Channel 3     Craig Snyder (USA)
Channel 4     M.J. Polelle (USA)
Channel 5     Jake Kaminski (USA)
Channel 6     Eric Madeen (Japan)
Channel 7     Don A. Holbrook (USA)

Jan 24 - Jan 26  
Channel 1     Donna Louis (USA)
Channel 2     Charles Harvey (USA)
Channel 3     James Vogelzang (USA)
Channel 4     Dr. Kixx Goldman (USA)
Channel 5     Anne Wedgwood (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     Donna Louis (USA)
Channel 7     S.G. Blaise (USA)
 
Profile:

The Authors Show is a professional interview podcast created in 2005 that offers participants multiple benefits that authors who are serious about marketing their work need to consider, especially inasmuch as these benefits have long lasting effects. The Authors Show broadcasts interviews on multiple channels, each featuring one individual author for a full 24hrs Monday through Thursday, and 3-day weekends, Friday through Sunday.

Contact:

Don McCauley
The Authors Show
https://theauthorsshow.com

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Can Coma Survivors Remember Their Experiences? Author Saverio Monachino, A TBI Survivor Gives Readers A Rollercoaster Ride Through His Experience In New Literary Fiction Novel, Little Bit Of Faith

 The ebook version of the novel will be available at no charge January 20 through January 22 at Amazon

What happens during the coma experience? Do we have any conscious experiences? Do we dream? Or are we totally unconscious? Author Saverio Monachino can answer that question, and he does so in 'Little Bit Of Faith', available in ebook version at no charge, January 20 through January 22 at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Saverio-J.-Monachino/author/B002BMEFXS?.

As a traumatic brain injury survivor, Saverio Monachino struggled to reconstruct the ‘here and now’ within his head. The memory silos devoted to personal experiences had broken down and without their structured database in play he had to go searching for reality. TBI is unique to every individual, and some of those experiences defy explanation. When there is a disarray in the system it sometimes becomes impossible to separate fact from fiction or any form of temporal progression. Little Bit of Faith describes an individual’s journey back while at the same time opening a door to all the possibilities a reimaging of one’s life can bring.

Anyone who handles a patient load knows how difficult some can be. Dr. Selwood (a neuropsychologist) had a real doozy of a case assigned to her, Dr. Arthur McAiden. When McAiden first began his outpatient stint at the Kessler Institute he had trouble stringing cognitive sentences together. Selwood suggested he write his thoughts down, and so he did. At first, he wrote of the accident itself, which had her wondering how he knew what he did. Then his story moved on and intertwined his recovery process with what she believed to be a work of fiction. If he was trying to have fun at her expense, she did not know. Either way, it didn't matter, but, when he moved on and began describing his take on the triune others have used to describe his faith, she wanted to file this away in the circular trash can beside her desk. Then one of his characters came to life and paid her a visit. While her patient had struggled to re-enter the three-dimensional space those living on earth call home, Dr. Selwood, in turn, now struggled to accept the continuum of life Arthur had presented to her.

When writing Literary Fiction, Saverio Monachino amalgamates an odd collection of authors like John Irving, Tom Robbins, and Louise Penny into one, and the servings of psychological drama he presents come complete with a side order of comedy. Saverio believes adding a bit of humor helps wash down the truth while he discusses how open to interpretation the human condition can be.

Improbable as it may seem, Monachino’s gentle wit and informed narrative style are the glue that hold this metaphysical melange together. If you’re game to take a deep dive into the nature of consciousness, of bosons and other subatomic particles and the search for the ultimate intelligence, with a side trip into the Arthurian legend, 'Little Bit of Faith' may just be your cup of mead."

Monachino is also the author of the bestselling novel 'By Any Means'. In this spellbinding comic murder mystery, Monachino weaves a compelling narrative that immerses readers in a world of intrigue, humor, and suspense.

Leaking top secret information to the Press happens all the time. Just ask those holding government offices in Washington D.C. Up north in Montreal Inspector Gervais has experienced a perfected form of this art.

It all started on a typical summer night with Giorgio sitting on the roof reciting poetry, dressed from head to toe in leather and watching a man in the alley commit murder … with a hard salami. His life literally falls into the hands of the good Inspector and that’s when the fun begins.

“What,” Inspector Gervais wants to know, “do an overweight grocer, batman, tax attorneys, a dysfunctional Italian family, city politics and an esoteric secret society that may or may not be the remnants of the Knights Templar have in common?” Not much, but this is all he has to go on as he races to solve a gruesome murder ‘By Any Means’. Montréal in the summertime can be fun, murder can be funnier.

Readers and reviews alike have praised ‘By Any Means’. One Amazon reviewer said, "By Any Means is a fast paced, intriguing read. It immediately thrusts you into an unusual murder setting, which both grabs your interest to continue and introduces you to the witty writing style of the author. The book unfolds into a collage of family and other relationships, informative diversions into interesting areas of learning, and a front row seat to figuring out 'who dunnit’. I enjoyed the many interesting characters along with the wit and humor. I look forward to more from Saverio."

Another stated, "Funny? Yes, and the comedy is truly both deep and subtle. A mystery? Indeed, a murder mystery but those pages seem to cover the deeper mystery investigated by the author. It is obvious that BY ANY MEANS has gone to great lengths to open up more important questions than a who killed whom, as one begins to see the outlay of dysfunctional family dynamics, its development and picturesque guides to finding the right way to reconnect. After all, what in the world is more important, being the head of a super-secret organization that is hundreds, if not thousands of years old, or finding a mate who will hold your hand and bring a smile to your face. If that isn't enough of a psychological thriller then the author layers another common paradigm for the unrepentant on top; why is politics so much more important than truth."

Saverio was recently interviewed on "Let's Talk" on WDVR Radio in Sergeantsville, NJ. The interview is available at his website at https://comicfictionnoir.com/about/.

Saverio has also been interviewed by Theresa O’Brian. The interview and book review of ‘Little Bit of Faith’ is available at the Bethlehem Press website.

The cover of 'Little Bit Of Faith' been picked to be one of the contenders in the AllAuthor Cover of the Month contest - January 2025.

Saverio Monachino is available for media interviews and can be reached by email at r1234f56r@yahoo.com. More information is available on his website at https://comicfictionnoir.com.

"A Little Bit of Faith" and "By Any Means" are available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Saverio-J.-Monachino/author/B002BMEFXS.

About Saverio Monachino:

Saverio Monachino has worked in the Bio-Pharmaceutical arena in various regions of the U.S. and Canada (and dragged his family along with him). He had discovered compounds that advanced into clinical trials while managing large R&D teams. Things happen, life changes, comas come and when lucky, they go, and now, as a TBI survivor, he has had to, as the saying goes, ‘move the cheese’. Now, he lives, writes, and has fun.

One book he co-authored, "Frenchtown New Jersey: History Along the River," during his free time while helping run a bookstore in Frenchtown NJ. During his recovery process, he also organized a radio theatre troop which performed both on air and on stage and, more recently, became a founding member of a very distinguished philosopher’s guild where old men can pontificate on any topic they wish while asking the proverbial question ‘is anyone listening to me?’. Of course, first and foremost, writing about the experiences within his head while comatose is what drives his works of fiction

Contact:

Saverio Monachino
https://comicfictionnoir.com
r1234f56r@yahoo.com

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Trump Mimics Putin Says Bestselling Author Elizabeth Graham in New Book, From Democracy To Democrazy, Available At No Charge January 20 Through January 21, 2025 at Amazon

 

Kirkus Professional Book Reviewers said: "Graham's new book is an intriguing and informative "must read" from a woman who is probably the best-informed American on the terrifying realities concerning Vladimir Putin's motivations and his control over Trump. It is a warning to all Americans."  

Author Elizabeth Graham has announced that her bestselling ebook, 'From Democracy to Democrazy' will be available at no charge January 20 through January 21, 2025 at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Elizabeth-Graham/author/B0CMY189NT?.

Elizabeth Graham had a Top Secret Security Clearance while a senior in high school, and immediately upon graduation began working undercover with the CIA. She later joined the SAIC's Foreign Systems Research Center (FSRC) for 12 years. Eight of these years were spent studying Russia and Russian, and she managed the largest Russian-language military, technical and intelligence library in the U.S. She began to travel to the Soviet Union and then became one of the very few Americans to move to the USSR. She lived under Communism in the Soviet Union, then Russia, and Central Asia long enough to become bi-cultural - she became Russian. Her first-hand knowledge and understanding of life in a communist or dictatorship country is shared with Americans in her book and in her substack by the same name. She believes the US is headed for disaster. In a recent article, she wrote in part:

In a few short weeks, Trump will become the 47th President of the United States - and perhaps the last. This is NOT something to celebrate, but an inauguration date that may go down in history as the end of U.S. democracy. Trump was telling the truth when he said: “If I am elected, there won’t be future elections, and you won’t have to vote again.” (The Hill, July 29, 2024)

In Russia, the president is elected directly through a popular vote to a six-year term. The process is basically the same as in the U.S. - except under Putin, it is totally manipulated. Putin began his presidency in 2000 and has been in office for almost 25 years. The Russian DUMA (their House of Representatives) has voted to leave Putin in power until 2034.  They vote out of fear, just like the U.S. Congress could not impeach Trump (twice).  Members of our Congress and their families were threatened.

Donald Trump is following Putin’s instructions or following Putin’s playbook to a tee. If Trump says there will be no more elections once he is re-elected - then BELIEVE HIM. This will be a jaw-dropping revelation for those who voted for this man, as well as an immeasurable giant step toward a dictatorship. Roughly half the population in the United States voted for Donald Trump. In doing so, they have unleashed a sociopath leadership that will imitate the government currently found in Russia under Putin - a ruthless dictatorship based on lies and propaganda that lead to brainwashing – “coercive persuasion and a systematic process aimed at altering an individual’s beliefs, attitudes and behavior.” (www.science.howstuffworks.com)

In the very near future, those who disagree with Trump may be arrested. Under Trump, those who walked thousands of miles to escape persecution and threats to live in the “land of free” may be seized and thrown into prisons, detention camps, and/or deported. Laws and justice are almost obsolete, and the truth is now truant and no longer relative.  Trump is mimicking Putin by threatening invasion of other sovereign nations. If he attacks these countries without provocation, the International Criminal Court may issue an arrest warrant to Trump for war crimes – just like the current warrant on Vladimir Putin for his unjustified invasion of Ukraine.

We are becoming a living/breathing version of 1984 authored by George Orwell.  The back BOOK cover says “Written more than 70 years ago, 1984 was George Orwell’s chilling prophecy about the future.  And while 1984 has come and gone, his dystopian vision of a government that will do anything to control the narrative is timelier than ever…” In this futuristic book it says, “there are three slogans of the Party: war is peace, freedom is slavery, and ignorance is strength.” If this sounds like Donald Trump’s mumbo-jumbo, then you are correct. (Ibid) And yes, the other half of the American population are tired of this doltish but lethal game. We see right through Trump’s lies and it would be laughable if not so deadly serious.

In the U.S., Trump uses the slogan "Make America Great Again". It is the exact same type of rhetorical and convincing message found in Russia, in Germany under Hitler, and now in the U.S.  Trump has seduced a large portion of the American public, just like other dictators “whose reign is based on a disinformation and propaganda ecosystem which elevates malicious content and creates an illusion of credibility.” (U.S. Department of State, “Pillars of Disinformation").

The truth about the January 6th insurrection is one such example. According to the NYT on January 5th, 2025, an article written by Dan Barry and Alan Feuer, says: “The Jan. 6 tale that Mr. Trump tells is its own kind of replacement theory, one that covers over the marble-hard facts the (same) way a blue carpet will cover those tainted Capitol steps on Inauguration Day.” The FACTS go on to tell us that “tens of thousands of hours of video footage and thousands of seized cellphones all amount to the truth. American television replayed this violence over and over for six months – this live coverage is the truth.  The attack on the Capitol was the largest digital crime scene in history, the total estimated cost of its aftermath exceeding $2.7 billion.” (Ibid) This Capitol repair bill should be sent directly to Donald Trump.

The Justice Department has stated that “over half of the 1,600 defendants have pleaded guilty. Sentences have ranged from a few days in jail to 22 years in prison for seditious conspiracy.” (Ibid) They all point the finger at Trump and the speech he gave after falsely claiming that the election was stolen, and he “reminded them to fight like hell.” (Ibid) Shortly afterward, Trump and his attorneys remarked “Trump had nothing to do with the insurrection.”  (YouTube-PBS NewsHours, September 10, 2024).

Within six months of the insurrection, which according to Constitutional Law was a treasonous act, Trump changed his description from “calamitous” to a “largely peaceful day.” He said: “the mob had been ‘ushered in’ by the police and those who had rallied with him were a ‘loving crowd’.”  (The Washington Post, Jul 22, 2021) This is madness.   As Trump’s mockery of American justice was reaching large proportions, his rhetoric turned into adulation and adoration of those who had attacked the Capitol. Instead of “marauders, vandals, and aggressors, they were now hostages, martyrs, patriots, and political prisoners.” (Ibid).

Rooted in Lenin-Marxist thought, the use of disinformation, propaganda, and brainwashing was first seen in the Russian 1917 Revolution. It was a rhetorical vehicle for spreading false ideas and thoughts. The Chinese began to use propaganda as demonstrated in the 1930 Mao Zedong letter showing his influence on the Chinese people. Then in the 1930s, Hitler (Germany) converted an entire peaceful nation into mass murderers with his convincing oratory.  They slaughtered over six million humans.

Project 2025 in the U.S., The Foundations of Geopolitics in Russia, and the book called Mein Kampf written by Hitler in Germany 100 years ago are all interchangeable - they impose the will of one man over the will of the people.

In June 2022, TIME 100 published a special edition about the “most influential” persons of the year. Alexei Navalny was asked to write a description of Vladimir Putin. His narrative begins with: “Perhaps Vladimir Putin’s true mission is to teach lessons. To everyone – from world leaders to pundits to ordinary people. He has been especially good at this in 2022. He reminded us once again that a path that begins with ‘just a little election rigging’ always ends with a dictatorship.”  When I read this statement by Alexei Navalny referring to Putin, all I could think about was President Trump’s taped phone call to Brad Raffensperger, the Secretary of State for Georgia pressuring him to “just find about 11,780 votes” to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

“Donald Trump has been crying “wolf” by declaring America’s legal system is a “witch-hunt” against him. Anyone with a modicum of intelligence would realize the hypocrisy of Trump’s current ploy. He never once declared ‘witch hunt’ in the 60 lawsuits he filed and LOST while contesting the 2020 election.” (NBC Newsline, Steve Corbin, January 3,2024) This still did not prevent Trump from referring to his big lie that “the 2020 election was stolen.” And every time he repeats this lie, someone out there in the American voting public will believe him.  

IT'S CALLED BRAINWASHING.
 
The full text of the piece is available at https://egraham.substack.com/p/trump-treason-and-how-trump-is-mimicking

All of this information and much more is available in Graham's book, 'From Democracy To Democrazy: A Warning To All Americans', now available at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Elizabeth-Graham/author/B0CMY189NT?. More information is available at her website at https://democrazy2020.org/.

About Elizabeth Graham:

Elizabeth Graham lives in a quiet rural city in northern Arizona. She had 4 children and has 3 grandchildren. Her oldest daughter died July 16, 2016 - three months before the U.S. 2016 election and while living/working in Japan. Graham believes there was a connection between her daughter’s murder and the U.S. presidential election in 2016. The Tokyo Police ruled her death a homicide, possibly by poison, which is the signature lethal method used by Russians. There is more about her death in From Democracy to Democrazy.

Elizabeth was indoctrinated at a young age by her father who was a senior manager working undercover with the CIA. Her college days were in Los Angeles with the desire to become a high school teacher. However, she was destined to study Russia, Russian language, and live a life of Top-Secret clearances and undercover work. This led to senior nonprofit management positions and consulting jobs in strategic places like Moscow and St. Petersburg in Russia, all the former Soviet countries (15 countries including the Baltics, Central Asia, and Ukraine), Pakistan, Afghanistan, Rwanda, Bosnia, Peru, Brazil, and many other locations. In this process of living and working abroad, she became bi-cultural - American to Russian and back – only to find that her birth country was in the process of losing its democracy and becoming a dictatorship.
 
Contact:

Elizabeth Graham
https://democrazy2020.org
graham1elizabeth@aol.com

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Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein Announces New Edition Of Her Bestselling Self-Esteem Book, Conflict And A Bit Of Magic

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein is a bestselling author and visionary psychologist and film maker. In the tradition of authors like Judy Blume, Dr. Holstein pushes the envelope in covering the challenges women of all ages really face.

The importance of communication between young people and older parents and grandparents cannot be overstated. With the ever-increasing pace of modern life and the fragmentation of families, it can be difficult for different generations to find common ground and build strong, meaningful relationships. This communication gap can lead to misunderstandings, negative attitudes, and a lack of appreciation for the experiences and perspectives of others.

To bridge this gap, it is essential for young people and older adults to make an effort to understand and respect each other's differences. This can be achieved through open and honest communication, as well as through shared experiences and activities. By taking the time to listen to and learn from one another, both young people and older adults can gain a greater appreciation for the unique perspectives and wisdom that each generation has to offer.

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein's book 'Conflict And A Bit Of Magic' provides a valuable resource for fostering communication and understanding between different generations. By using fiction to address real-world challenges, Dr. Holstein offers a engaging and accessible way for young people to learn about the importance of communication and the value of different perspectives. Through stories that are both relatable and thought-provoking, this book can help to build bridges between generations and promote positive, respectful communication.

In this book, a high school freshman is facing a number of challenges, including a disappointing boyfriend and the fallout from a party. She jumps at the chance to visit her aunt in Minnesota and escape her irritating family, only to find herself drawn into a seance that reveals mysterious information about a deceased relative. Upon returning home, she must confront more mysteries, as well as communication issues with her mother. However, she also experiences some enlightening moments that help her understand her situation better.

The second edition of Conflict And A Bit Of Magic will be published in spring of 2025.

As a school psychologist and in her private practice, Dr. Holstein has worked with many children and parents, assisting them in developing skills in decision-making, self-awareness, and courage, as well as improving inter-generational communication.

She is a visionary psychologist and filmmaker whose unprecedented selfie films have garnered over 200 placements and awards. Her singular vision is to help girls build resilience, self-esteem, and discover their own talents, abilities, and self-worth. Dr. Holstein has spent decades developing tools and techniques to help girls enhance self esteem and resilience. One of those tools, a workbook for girls titled, 'Looking Good, Feeling Good', achieved bestseller status, an honor that many of her other books have achieved. The ebook hit the top of the Teen and Young Adult Self Esteem eBooks.

Dr. Holstein hopes to bring parents, teachers, librarians, grandparents and media together to accomplish one goal: Change in the lives of young people who suffer from anxiety and a growing sense of hopelessness and despair. She wraps Positive Psychology concepts in forms of media that young people find engaging, relatable and inspiring. These include:

Five bestselling, award-winning books (perfect for school libraries)

Five self-esteem workbooks for girls 8 and up

Award-winning films and coming of age selfie films

Podcasts dedicated to addressing resilience and self esteem

Dedicated websites

Stage plays

A library of articles

Ted-style talks

Dr. Holstein’s workbook for kids, ‘Secrets’ also achieved bestseller status in the ‘Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Depression’ category.

Dr. Holstein's cutting-edge presentations, including selfie films and resilience and self esteem podcasts can be found on both YouTube, Vimeo and on the Roku channel and Amazon Fire TV, titled as 'The Enchanted Self Presents'.

Dr. Holstein is available for media interviews and can be reached using the information below or by email at barbara.holstein@gmail.com.More information about the Selfie Showcase is available at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com. Selfie videos and selfie films can be uploaded at the site. Potential podcast guests can contact Dr. Holstein by email. More information is available at her primary website at http://www.enchantedself.com.

Profile:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally known Positive Psychologist is the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for happiness and a pioneer in Selfies as Film. Dr. Holstein's Enchanted Self website was included as one of the best websites in positive psychology. She is in private practice in Long Branch, New Jersey with her husband, Dr. Russell M. Holstein.

Dr. Barbara can be found on the web, interviewed, writing articles and posting video 'TED' style talks on Happiness, Positive Psychology, Relationships and Parenting. Her Roku channel is: The Enchanted Self Presents.

She has been a contributor to Your Tango, Heart and Soul, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Honey Good, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Real Simple, Women’s World, The Wall Street Journal, Psychcentral.com, Time online, Readers Digest, Parade, the Today Show and Family Circle Magazine.

Contact:

Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
barbara.holstein@gmail.com
http://www.enchantedself.com

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Book Marketing Announcements: The Authors Show® Lineup For The Week Of January 6, 2024

The Authors Show® serves as a resource for authors and allows members to engage in promotion and publicity for marketing purposes. The site offers professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

Don McCauley has announced The Authors Show® broadcast schedule for the week of January 6, 2024. The new show schedule is available at The Authors Show® site.

For those who hope to sell books on the Internet, the challenge can be daunting. It can be confusing difficult, time consuming and expensive. The Authors Show® helps authors overcome these challenges by providing opportunities for greater visibility.

The Authors Show® shows offer professionally produced radio interviews that are broadcast worldwide.

The Authors Show schedule for the week of January 6, 2024

Jan 6  
Channel 1     Deb Lewis  (USA)
Channel 2     Cynthia A. King (USA)
Channel 3     Bernadette Inclan (USA)
Channel 4     R.E. Dossett (Netherlands)
Channel 5     A.L. Tayler (United Kingdom)
Channel 6     Linda Maria Frank (USA)
Channel 7     Don A. Holbrook (USA)

Jan 7  
Channel 1     George A Bernstein (USA)
Channel 2     Diane Lang (USA)
Channel 3     Dante - (USA)
Channel 4     M.J. Polelle (USA)
Channel 5     Jake Kaminski (USA)
Channel 6     Eric Madeen (Japan)
Channel 7     Elizabeth A. Carter, PhD (USA)

Jan 8  
Channel 1     Donna Louis (USA)
Channel 2     Charles Harvey (USA)
Channel 3     Elaine Cougler (Canada)
Channel 4     Nicole Audet (Canada)
Channel 5     Joseph Ganci (USA)
Channel 6     Katherine MK Mitchell (USA)
Channel 7     RICKY IAN GORDON (USA)

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Channel 6     Linda Maria Frank (USA)
Channel 7     Barbara R. Walker, Ph.D. (USA)

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Channel 3     Bernadette Inclan (USA)
Channel 4     Thomas Mark Johnston (United Kingdom)
Channel 5     Deborah Wynne (USA)
Channel 6     Linda Maria Frank (USA)
Channel 7     Elizabeth A. Carter, PhD (USA)
 
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Tokyo-ing! - Bestselling Author Eric Madeen's Literary Fiction Novellas Available in Ebook Format At No Charge At Amazon, January 6 Through January 8, 2025

Madeen’s latest book features a trio of tales for those interested in an utterly unique perspective on Asian American literature.

Bestselling author Eric Madeen has announced 'Tokyo-ing! Three Novellas' will be available at no charge in e-book format from January 6 through January 8, 2025 on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Eric-Madeen/author/B08VGRNJVW?.

'Tokyo-ing!' is an apt title for this trio of tales that chimes with anyone even slightly interested in Asia’s most dynamic metropolis and its glazing of layers – be they cultural or taking-wing exuberant.

About Face — An American professor is trophy hunted by a wily student who then boasts of her conquest, sparking a full-blown scandal. Brought to heel in tradition, he fights for his dignity and what a down and dirty fight it is!

Sobering Love — Told in first person female persona, a Japanese career woman is obligated to join after-work drinking sessions with her colleagues at behemoth ad agency Dentsu, leading to alcohol addiction and deteriorating health. There seems to be no way out, until she meets Frank, a high-octane executive ...

Fire Horse — A disillusioned expat musters the courage to break out of an unhappy marriage, then searches for love on Tokyo’s electrifying singles circuit. Can he beat the odds and find a soulmate born under the right star? Notable is that in the Chinese bestiary Fire Horse years are one in 60 and birthrates plummet in such years.

Tokyo-ing! Three Novellas is available at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Eric-Madeen/author/B08VGRNJVW?, or from his website at https://EricMadeen.com. The ebook version will be available at no charge January 6 through January 8 at Amazon.

Readers and reviewers have expressed high praise for 'Tokyo-ing!' One Amazon review stated, "Eric Madeen's storytelling prowess shines brightly, and I wholeheartedly recommend Tokyo-ing! to anyone who loves exploring diverse cultures and compelling characters through the lens of expertly crafted stories." Another said, "Madeen's insight into Tokyo's dynamic landscape is unparalleled. An enthralling read for anyone fascinated by the complexities of Asia's bustling metropolis."

Eric Madeen writes cross-genre, and is the author of a number of other books:

'Water Drumming in the Soul' is a fiery tale set in steamy equatorial Africa, where Peace Corps volunteer David Fields is on mission: to build a medical dispensary in a village where spells are cast on enemies and fear of a geek-shaman reigns. David seldom has his bearings – cultural or geographical – and must fight a cocktail of tropical maladies as well as social taboos as he throws himself into work. Until... he meets Assam. Captivated by her water drumming, her playing the stream as a drum, David is drawn to her early on and becomes the hunter captured by the game. And what a rollicking game of love it is - with a tension or excitement between them that never dissipates, … until the haunting end.

One Amazon reviewer said, "Water Drumming in the Soul not only tells a passionate love story, but it also delves into thought-provoking themes like culture, identity, and the power of human connection. It's a rollercoaster of emotions that'll have you laughing, crying, and everything in between. This isn't your typical love story! This novel is so well-written and full of unexpected twists that it keeps you flipping those pages. Plus, the characters are so well-developed that you'll feel like you've known them forever. So, if you're ready for a wild and adventurous ride, grab a copy of this modern-day classic ASAP!"

'Asian Trail Mix: True Tales from Borneo to Japan' is a smorgasbord of travel essays which scale down the sprawl of Asia by focusing on the unique and revelatory in sharp, crisp prose. Readers will get to see up close and personal the razzmatazz of novice monks at play in northern Laos, the bonding with hustling pedicab drivers in Ho Chi Minh City, and rainforests blazed on gutsy treks across Borneo and Thailand's Elephant Island. Served up nice and spicy, Asian Trail Mix is slathered across 12 rocking-it essays plus a tall tale at its glorious ending, making for a baker's dozen of sumptuousness.

In a review for 'Asian Trail Mix,' one reader said, "The writing is lush and emotive. It contains images and turns of phrase that will stay with you." Another said, "'Mr. Madeen has a knack for taking one into the depths of Asian countries and introducing the reader to fascinating customs and interesting characters. Five stars!"

‘Tennis Clubbed, Snubbed and Rubbity-Dub Dubbed’ - In historically rich Yokohama, where Captain Perry and his Black Ships cracked open Japan, the wicked shiver of the tennis snub in the postmodern present pits David Adams against K: a puffed-up xenophobic tyrant who rules over the courts of a club that has as its anthem, ironically, the promotion of international friendship. Making it even more pithy is that a good half of it is set at a Japanese university where David as lecturer dives deep into a part of Japan so rarely and scintillatingly transcribed.

Eric Madeen is available for media interviews and can be reached at ericsan@gol.com. All of his books are available at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Eric-Madeen/author/B08VGRNJVW?. More information is available at his website at https://ericmadeen.com/.

About Eric Madeen:

Eric Madeen is an associate professor of modern literature at Tokyo City University and an adjunct professor at Keio University. He's an award-winning author of six books, and his writing has been published widely -- in Time, Asia Week, The East, Daily Yomiuri, Tokyo Journal, Kyoto Journal, Metropolis, Mississippi Review, ANA's inflight magazine Wingspan, Peace Corps Worldwide, Japanophile, Yomimono, The Pretentious Idea, Tombstone Epitaph, several anthologies, academic journals, therein his seminal essay "Under Western and Eastern Eyes" jointly published by the Ministry of Education of the Western Federation, Russia, and the Joseph Conrad Foundation, USA, and so on.

Madeen has been featured in several radio interviews (11 in the USA and 1 in Japan) and various print media. He once made his living copywriting for then-world's largest ad agency Dentsu for clients as diverse as Mazda, Subaru, Canon, Konica, Nikko Hotels International and Sony.

He was a Peace Corps volunteer in Francophone Gabon, Africa, where he built a primary school complex in an equatorial village surrounded by rainforest, a mind-blowing experience which inspired his first book.

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Eric Madeen
https://ericmadeen.com
ericsan@gol.com

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